Cheltenham Racing Tips: Afadil is likely to progress further

• A Cheltenham NAP, Next Best and Each-Way from Timeform

Cheltenham NAP - 13:35 - Back Afadil

Afadil developed into a fairly useful hurdler in his first season with the Paul Nicholls yard, producing his best effort when last seen winning a decent handicap at Ayr in April. He proved a class apart from his older rivals on that occasion, hitting the front after the last and quickly drawing clear from there to win by two lengths in ready fashion.

A lightly-raced four-year-old, Afadil remains capable of better having had wind surgery during his subsequent absence and a 6 lb higher mark might not be enough to stop him in his follow-up bid.

Cheltenham Next Best - 14:45 - Back El Elefante

El Elefante is unbeaten in three starts under Rules and she could hardly have been more impressive when making a successful hurdling debut at Perth last month, easing clear on the bridle from three out to win by 24 lengths.

Admittedly, it would be dangerous to take a literal reading of that form, but El Elefante must be considered a useful prospect having thrashed a field containing three previous winners over hurdles. She's in good hands with Lucinda Russell and certainly worth her place in these deeper waters as she tries to make it four from four.

Cheltenham Each-Way - 16:30 - Back Mole Court

Mole Court improved again when last seen completing a hat-trick at Stratford in August, quickening clear soon after two out and just needing to be kept up to his work from there to land the spoils by four lengths.

The manner of that victory suggests he was full value for a further 7 lb rise in the weights and there could be more to come from him after just four starts over fences. Already much improved since being fitted with cheekpieces, he will be suited by the longer trip today and seems sure to give another good account with a top amateur booked.